Golden Plains Shire Council
Ballan
Ballan at a glance
Median house
$568,500
Sales data pending
Median unit
$428,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,392
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Ballan.
Ballan is a suburb in Victoria.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$568,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $428,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$568,500
Sales data pending
$428,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,392
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.02%
Based on $568,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.01%
Based on $428,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,392
Median age
43
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
196
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ballan.
Local schools for Ballan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ballan Primary School
Myrniong Primary School
Mount Egerton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ballan.
- What is the median house price in Ballan?
- The median house price in Ballan, VIC 3342 is $568,500. The median unit price is $428,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ballan postcode?
- Ballan is in the 3342 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ballan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Ballan?
- There are 12 schools serving Ballan on this page, including Ballan Primary School, St Brigid's School, Myrniong Primary School.
- How walkable is Ballan?
- Ballan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Ballan?
- Ballan is close to Ingliston, Fiskville, Myrniong, Greendale, Korobeit.
- What is the population of Ballan?
- Ballan has approximately 3,392 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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